Discover our accredited access courses tailored to adults. If you are aged 19 and above, and you want to transition into a new career or pursue higher education, our Access to Higher Education courses provide a pathway to degree-level studies, ensuring you can achieve your academic aspirations.
Full time courses
Progression Support
How you apply for a course at Ashford College
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
Apply through our online application system for the department you are choosing.
Come along to EKC Ashford College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see which course is right for you.
Career prospects
“This time last year I wasn’t in education, so it just goes to show that it’s never too late to come to College.
“My transition was smooth, helped by the fact I already knew the course tutor from my time studying at EKC Canterbury College a few years earlier.
“I’d advise students not to stress about workload. It is all manageable if you’re sensible with your time, focus and utilise the help from your tutor.”
“One piece of advice I’d give someone considering studying an Access to HE course is to really be sure it’s what you want to do.
“Because it’s only one year, there’s a lot of studying to fit in and it’s definitely full on. Be focused, organised and prepared for a lot of hard work.”
“I’ve been out of education for a long time and I want to go to University to study Mental Health and Nursing, so the Access course was perfect for me.
“It’s a great way to get back into education because the lecturers are very good here at taking us through concepts and helping us develop.
“I’ve noticed a massive improvement in myself since I started, as I now know how to structure my essays, as well as how to successfully reference and research. I have also taken part in lots of presentations to help my skills there.
“My favourite parts of the course are definitely Biology and Sociology as these relate so closely to my desired degree.”